NHTSA recall 05V-034 (05V034000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported February 3, 2005 - about 26,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 05V034000
Also written as: 05V-034
Manufacturer number: E01
Reported: February 3, 2005
Vehicles affected: ~26,000
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE INLET CHECK VALVE MAY NOT FULLY CLOSE AT THE END OF REFUELING. THIS COULD ALLOW SOME FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE VEHICLE FILLER NECK.

Why it is dangerous

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INLET CHECK VALVES AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 05V-034 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Durango - 2005

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